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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Precious' mother do when she finds out about Precious' first pregnancy?
(a) Takes her to church
(b) Beats her
(c) Takes her to the doctor
(d) Makes her leave

2. What does Ms. Rain suggest that Precious do after she has given birth to Abdul?
(a) Give up Abdul
(b) Go to the police
(c) Tell child services
(d) Live with her grandmother

3. When does Precious start writing her story?
(a) September 24, 1987
(b) September 25, 1989
(c) September 20, 1986
(d) September 30, 1988

4. Who does Mary tell Precious has died of AIDS?
(a) Ms. Rain
(b) Mrs. Butter
(c) Carl
(d) Her grandmother

5. What book does Ms. Rain help Precious read through?
(a) Cat in the Hat
(b) A Day at the Beach
(c) Goodnight, Moon
(d) Madeline

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Precious' file suggest she should look into pursuing?

2. What does Mrs. Lichenstein suggest she and Precious do?

3. When Ms. Rain tells the girls to write fantasies about their lives, what does Precious fantasize about?

4. What makes Precious feel better while having to deal with HIV?

5. What does Mary attempt to do to Precious when Precious returns from the hospital?

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